Trick 3- Fake Law Enforcement Threats (Case 3 – Ankush Bahuguna’s Digital Arrest Scam)
- Fraudsters pose as police, CBI, or cybercrime officials.
- They claim the victim is under investigation for financial fraud or cybercrime.
- Victims are coerced into staying online for hours while being manipulated.
- Ultimately, they are tricked into transferring money to “prove innocence.”
YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna Trapped in Digital Arrest Scam (2023)
Case Breakdown:
- Popular YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna was contacted by fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials.
- He was told that his bank accounts and digital identity were under investigation for fraud.
- The scammers coerced him into staying online for 40 hours, claiming he was under digital surveillance.
- During this time, they manipulated him into transferring money to prove his innocence.
- Bahuguna finally realized the scam and reported it, but the criminals had already disappeared.